Main area Healthcare Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (THIS ROLE REQUIRES ROSTER SHIFTS TO BE COVERED. LONG DAYS 07:00-20:00 AND NIGHT SHIFTS 19:30-07:30)
Job ref 357-PR-1716-24-A
Employer:
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type:
NHS Site:
Pilgrim Hospital Town:
Boston Salary:
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
27/01/2025 23:59 Clinical Health Care Support Worker - Bostonian - Band 3
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH. We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision. Our values guide everything we do. They are: Patient-centred:
Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes. Safety:
Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm. Excellence:
Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others. Compassion:
Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family. Respect:
Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination. If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team. We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. Job overview
Working under delegation and supervision of a registered Nurse/ Midwife, the Clinical Health Care Support Worker (CHCSW) will undertake defined responsibilities appropriate to their role in the workplace setting. They will comply with Trust policies, protocols, guidelines, the fifteen standards of the Care Certificate and the national strategy of Compassion in Practice and will ensure safe, compassionate and competent care is delivered to our patients and service users at all times. Main duties of the job
Successful substantive Healthcare Support Workers will benefit from further training opportunities which form part of the ULHT Nursing Career Development Pathway which can ultimately lead to becoming a Registered Nurse. As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for working under delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Midwife in delivering a high standard of care to our patients in accordance with individualised care needs, utilising flexible, innovative and effective practice that demonstrates that our patients are at the centre of everything we do. Person specification
Qualifications
Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above) NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England Experience
Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation. Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Skills
Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner Flexible, adaptable, organised with good time management skills Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Specific Requirements
Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others Please note that we do not accept CVs. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.
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United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type:
NHS Site:
Pilgrim Hospital Town:
Boston Salary:
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
27/01/2025 23:59 Clinical Health Care Support Worker - Bostonian - Band 3
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH. We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision. Our values guide everything we do. They are: Patient-centred:
Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes. Safety:
Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm. Excellence:
Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others. Compassion:
Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family. Respect:
Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination. If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team. We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. Job overview
Working under delegation and supervision of a registered Nurse/ Midwife, the Clinical Health Care Support Worker (CHCSW) will undertake defined responsibilities appropriate to their role in the workplace setting. They will comply with Trust policies, protocols, guidelines, the fifteen standards of the Care Certificate and the national strategy of Compassion in Practice and will ensure safe, compassionate and competent care is delivered to our patients and service users at all times. Main duties of the job
Successful substantive Healthcare Support Workers will benefit from further training opportunities which form part of the ULHT Nursing Career Development Pathway which can ultimately lead to becoming a Registered Nurse. As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for working under delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Midwife in delivering a high standard of care to our patients in accordance with individualised care needs, utilising flexible, innovative and effective practice that demonstrates that our patients are at the centre of everything we do. Person specification
Qualifications
Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above) NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England Experience
Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation. Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Skills
Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner Flexible, adaptable, organised with good time management skills Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Specific Requirements
Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others Please note that we do not accept CVs. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.
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